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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that receives data from another block?
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a holding registers would use?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below connects to servers that share business data?
The data transmission in SX mode travels in _____ direction(s)? Choose the best answer from the ones provided to fill in the blank
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Which of the answers below would best describe how those classifications are determined using the address?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an advantage of using encapsulation?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the conditions resulting in a cataclysmic loss or event?
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm system tested and replacements done if required?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as communication by sending a command, initiated by the scanner module, to all field device on the segment?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a full duplex transmission system?
Data transmission has three modes, of the answers below choose the best answer that is not one of those modes.
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameters value being set by an operator?
IPv4 and IPv6 are the two current versions of IP. Which of the answers below is the defining difference between the two protocols?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would function properly if no faults occur, and will shutdown if one occurs?
Which of the terms below can be best described as a device with an assigned tag name?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Which of the terms below is not used to deliver power and data to all devices connected to an H1 transmission segment? Choose the answer below that best applies.